At the same time, Senju Tobirama had already begun acting with ruthless efficiency...
First, he gave the order without hesitation for all of Konoha to immediately enter the highest level of wartime readiness.
Every ninja clan, the jonin squads, and even the Anbu units that usually lay hidden across the Land of Fire began moving swiftly after receiving Tobirama's stern and resolute command.
The Anbu ninja moved as fast as the wind. In just one night, every administrative agency and department of power throughout the Land of Fire was seized completely and forcefully.
Even the Daimyo Palace, which had once stood high above all others and enjoyed privilege and comfort, failed to escape Tobirama's iron grip.
To Tobirama, the reality before him was already extremely clear...
The countdown to doomsday was ticking away without mercy, and the Land of Fire's most important mission right now was to ensure that power and resources were concentrated to the greatest extent possible, so they could prepare rapidly for the apocalyptic disaster that was about to arrive.
Any force that obstructed this goal, even if it was the daimyo of the Land of Fire, had no need to continue existing.
The Land of Fire, the Daimyo Palace.
At that moment, this manor, usually so solemn and dignified, had fallen into unprecedented chaos and panic.
The Twelve Guardian Ninja, who had originally been loyal to the daimyo of the Land of Fire, had suddenly changed sides without warning, defecting in an instant and completely taking control of every entrance, exit, and important position in the Daimyo Palace.
The daimyo was pacing back and forth anxiously inside his luxurious office, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
As he cursed indignantly, he nervously looked toward the cold, silent Konoha ninja outside the door...
"Hiruzen Sarutobi... what exactly